They sowed the seed of an ‘if’ but it didn’t germinate.
More Greek Proverbs:
Men prone to tears are good.Greek
Ill-timed laughter is a dangerous evil.
Greek
A wheel that turns gathers no rust.
Greek
I hate a jovial table companion with a good memory.
Greek
In hospitality, the chief thing is the good will
Greek
It is better to be envied than pitied.
Greek